An Invitation to Discernment

Who: All military-affiliated women (that means YOU!)

What: A chance to help MCCW connect, unite, and inspire your sisters in Christ 

(also known as Discernment)

When: Friday, Apr. 16 @ 11 a.m. EST for Worldwide Board Positions

Friday, Apr. 16 @ 2 p.m. EST for Regional Team Positions

Where:

Worldwide Board Position

• Zoom Meeting ID: 868 7373 7339
• Zoom Passcode: 797715

Regional Board Positions

• Zoom Meeting ID: 860 0083 5485
• Zoom Passcode: 121348

Why: Why should I consider MCCW?

Because….

• MCCW relies on volunteers like you to host retreats, Forum, and all its other activities
• we are each called to use our gifts to build up the Kingdom of God
• volunteering for MCCW will help you build your resume and teach you new skills
• we will help pay your way to MCCW events
• we have a lot of fun together
• that feeling you get from giving to others can’t be beat
• you will strengthen your relationship with God and grow in your Catholic faith
• you will help others grow in their Catholic faith
• we can’t do it without you!

I Want to Discern. Now What?

Yay! We are so excited that you are answering the call to spend time prayerfully discerning if God is calling you to serve his church through MCCW. Here is a step-by-step guide to what to do next:

Step 1: Visit www.MCCW.org/mccw-discernment and download both packets found by clicking on the big blue buttons at the bottom of the page.

The first is the discernment packet – an easy-to-use guide to the personal discernment process. The second is full job descriptions and expectations for all discerned MCCW positions. You will definitely want to print the first packet so you can complete the forms, and you might want to print the second, too, so you can have it handy while you are in prayer. 

Step 2: Complete the Servant Leader Information form found in the first packet and send it to discernment@mccw.org.

Completing this form will require some prayerful thought and consideration as well as conversation with those closest to you. It is a great first step in your prayerful decision-making process. And by sending it to our discernment facilitator, you are allowing us to pray specifically for you as you discern. 

Note: This form must be completed and sent in no later than Tuesday, April 13, 2021, so we can prepare for your participation in the group discernment process.

Step 3: Continue your personal discernment by completing the Beginning Personal Discernment and Sharing Your Gifts sections of the discernment packet.

Both of these documents will guide you through the rest of the personal discernment process by giving you questions to answers, prayers to pray, and reflections to ponder. You will also be asked to request a letter of good standing from your chaplain or priest. 

Note: This letter must be completed and sent in no later than Tuesday, April 13 so we can prepare for your participation in the group discernment process. 

Step 4: Block out time in your calendar to participate in the group discernment process.

Group discernment for positions on the worldwide board will be held at 11 a.m. EST on Friday, April 16 on Zoom. Group discernment for positions on all regional teams will be held at 2 p.m. EST on Friday, April 16 on Zoom. 

Step 5. Prayerfully attend the Group Discernment Process.

Prepare for this prayerful, Holy Spirit-filled time by setting aside at least two hours and a quiet spot in your home where you won’t be interrupted. The group discernment process is led by MCCW’s Discernment Facilitator and an assistant, but you can get a sneak peek at the process HERE. 

If you have any questions during your personal discernment, please email discernment@mccw.org. Our Discernment Facilitator is ready to answer your questions, pray with and for you, and support you as you answer God’s call. 

Position Descriptions

Below are brief descriptions of each position that will be open for discernment in April. For complete job descriptions and more details about discernment, visit www.mccw.org/mccw-discernment/.

Worldwide Board of Directors

President-Elect

• Not a voting member of the board
• Shadows the president in preparation to assume that role in 2022
• Participates in board meetings, in-person events, and Forum

Director of Faith Formation

• Writes and updates MCCW faith formation resources
• Finds creative ways to share resources with MCCW members
• Identifies other resources to help MCCW members grow in their faith

Director of Regional Coordinators

• Oversees the work of the regional coordinators and their teams
• Keeps the MCCW board updated on regional work and plans
• Provides mentorship and guidance to regional coordinators and their teams

Director of Stewardship

• Plans and executes MCCW stewardship efforts 
• Ensures that MCCW donors are recognized and thanked 
• Identifies new stewardship opportunities for MCCW

Director of Communications

• Tells MCCW’s story through the Well, social media, and other communications
• Manages all of MCCW communications tools and resources
• Oversees the secretarial duties and record-keeping for MCCW

Director of Finance 

• Writes and manages MCCW’s budget
• Maintains all of MCCW’s financial records
• Ensures that MCCW complies with all fiscal and reporting requirements

Director at Large 

• Supports all of MCCW’s projects, programs, and initiatives as needed
• Changes her focus as the needs of MCCW change

Regional Teams

One of each of the following positions will be discerned for the Pacific, Western, Central, Southeast, and Northeast regions.

Regional Coordinator 

• Represents her region
• Plans and hosts her regional retreat
• Works with her team to find new ways to connect, unite, and inspire her region

Regional Communications Coordinator

• Manages social media and other communications for her region
• Oversees registration and communications for her regional retreat
• Works with her team to find new ways to connect, unite, and inspire her region

Regional Liturgist

• Provides opportunities and resources for liturgical living and prayer in her region
• Oversees all liturgical aspects of her regional retreat
• Works with her team to find new ways to connect, unite, and inspire her region